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27-bed supported accommodation for homeless and rough sleepers to open in Northampton
A 27-bed supported accommodation facility in Northampton is set to open later this month, to help those who are homeless or sleeping rough.
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Political opinion: There is still time to do the right thing for Northampton farmers
Farmer and NFU Midlands regional board vice chair Mark Meadows calls for change ahead of the Budget.
Burning question: can you make a difference this winter?
This winter, residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to think about how often they use their log burners and solid-fuel appliances, and how small changes at home can help everyone breathe cleaner air.
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Major plans unveiled to transform vacant warehouse in Northampton into huge indoor padel tennis centre
Major plans have been unveiled to transform a vacant warehouse in Northampton into a huge indoor padel tennis centre.
WANTED: Police searching for Northampton man who failed to appear at court over public order offence
A Northampton man is wanted by police after failing to appear at court in relation to a public order offence.
Award-winning baker from Northampton ends ‘incredible’ year on a high with national recognition
An award-winning baker from Northampton is ending an “incredible” year on a high after receiving national recognition, as she waits to learn her fate in two award categories.
65 nostalgic pictures of Northampton streets and buildings as they will never be seen again
We have delved into the Chronicle & Echo archives for another fascinating collection of photographs of buildings and street scenes from years gone by.
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
County’s ‘best retailer’ brands 2025 a ‘wild ride’ as festive season has already exceeded expectations
Northamptonshire’s “best retailer” has branded this year as a “wild ride” as the festive season has already exceeded her expectations.
Here's why armed police were in two Northampton neighbourhoods on the same morning
Here's why armed police were in two Northampton neighbourhoods on the same morning.
Court banned Kettering man from contacting children – but he ignored the order seven times and carried on WhatsApping young girls
A man repeatedly breached a sexual risk order that banned him from having unsupervised contact with children by contacting young girls.
Nearly half-a-million-pounds in fines in 2025 as thousands of drivers caught by traffic enforcement camera in Northampton town centre
Nearly half-a-million pounds worth of fines have been issued in 2025, after thousands of drivers were caught by a traffic enforcement camera in Northampton town centre.
Ambitious village pub owner takes on second venue and hopes to find out exactly what regulars want
The ambitious owner of a village pub has taken on a second Northampton venue and is committed to finding out exactly what regulars want to see moving forward.
Final written warning for Northamptonshire police officer who exchanged 'flirty and sexual' messages with person he drove home after car break down
A Northamptonshire police officer has been given a final written warning, after he exchanged “flirty and sexual” messages with a person he drove home after their car broke down.
BMW driver flees scene of crash on busy Northamptonshire road, leaving Volkswagen Golf driver in hospital – police appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses after the driver of a grey BMW 420D fled the scene of a crash on a busy Northamptonshire road, leaving a Volkswagen Golf driver in hospital.
Look inside 'character filled' barn conversion home in Northamptonshire hamlet
A “character filled, substantial” barn conversion home in a Northamptonshire hamlet has been added to the market.
Major December road closures announced across West Northamptonshire - here’s the full list
Motorists across West Northamptonshire are being warned to expect a series of short-term road closures and restrictions next month.
West Northamptonshire’s gritting fleet on the move
West Northamptonshire’s gritting crews are now out and about helping to keep the area’s roads safe this winter.
'Organisational failings' highlighted by police commissioner after Northamptonshire force is fined £50,000 for contempt of court
An independent review has been ordered into Northamptonshire Police failings that led to the chief constable of the force being held in contempt of court
Take a look back at 40 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 Saturday night out at three nightclubs in Northampton
Take a look back at 40 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 Saturday night out at three nightclubs in Northampton.